Santa Clarita to Union City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294.5 miles 474 km · straight line
368.2 miles estimated 592.5 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
320° NW bearing direction

How far is Santa Clarita from Union City?

The distance from Santa Clarita to Union City is 294.5 miles (474 km) as the crow flies. Union City is located NW of Santa Clarita. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.2 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Santa Clarita and Union City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Santa Clarita to Union City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Santa Clarita & Union City

Quick Facts

Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
Union City
37.60°N, 122.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients